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Doffield Family History

Doffield Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Duffield, Coffield, Offield, Bonfield, Cofield, Hosfield, Corfield

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Where is the Doffield family from?

You can see how Doffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Doffield families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Doffield families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doffield's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Doffield families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Doffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Doffield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Doffield. For the veterans among your Doffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffield lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doffield

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